Travel advice for Mexico

Avoid travel to red volcano zones around Popocatépetl and Colima, and travel to orange areas only when essential because of gang violence, threats and abductions. For yellow areas, exercise caution, avoid travel after sunset, and be careful in northern Mexico City neighbourhoods because of theft, robbery and gang violence. From May to November, monitor tropical storms and hurricanes on the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific coasts, and follow local instructions.

Exercise caution amid crime, cartels, shootings and roadblocks. Avoid all travel to Tamaulipas, Guerrero except flights to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo and Acapulco, Colima except flights to Manzanillo, southern Michoacán, Tijuana, Tecate, the Celaya, Irapuato and Salamanca triangle, and listed routes. Avoid non-essential travel to most of Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Sinaloa except Mazatlán, Durango, Nayarit, Zacatecas, Veracruz, southwestern Michoacán and southern Guanajuato. In Mexico City, avoid named neighborhoods, demonstrations and security operations.

Exercise normal precautions and plan for hurricanes, drought, volcanoes and earthquakes, but avoid travel to Colima, Guerrero, Michoacán, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas because crime is above average. Consider avoiding Baja California, Chihuahua, Chiapas, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Morelos and Sonora. Avoid gatherings as protests can turn violent. Solo women should avoid the Mayan Riviera, Acapulco and Chiapas, and use caution at archaeological sites, parks and reserves because of sexual harassment or violence.

Avoid non-essential travel to Tamaulipas, southern Jalisco, southern Guanajuato, most of Guerrero, Colima, Zacatecas, Sinaloa, Ciudad Juárez, Tijuana and specified parts of Michoacán. Security in Tamaulipas is unstable because of active criminal organizations, indiscriminate violence and kidnappings, while southern Jalisco has seen retaliation and rivalries between criminal factions. Do not travel to Chilpancingo and surrounding areas in Guerrero. Take appropriate caution in the rest of Mexico.

Avoid unnecessary travel to US border regions, especially Tijuana and Ciudad Juárez. In rural Mexico, avoid unnecessary travel except in tourist zones and UNESCO heritage cities, and reach high risk rural areas by air or by toll road in daylight, with organised tours. Security level 2 applies elsewhere, with caution in Mexico City's outskirts and around subway stations, especially for women alone, while theft, robbery and kidnapping occur nationwide.

Avoid all but essential travel to parts of Mexico. British citizen passport holders may visit as tourists without a visa, provided the passport is valid for the stay; border checks may require an onward ticket, accommodation evidence and sufficient funds. Tourists cannot undertake paid or voluntary work without the correct visa, and undeclared goods may be seized and lead to fines.

Australia advises a high degree of caution for Mexico.

Exercise a high degree of caution throughout Mexico because violent crime and kidnapping are widespread, including in major cities, tourist areas and resorts. Avoid non-essential travel to many states and border areas because of organized crime, violence and armed clashes, although specified cities, roads and tourist zones are excluded. Exercise extreme caution in Sinaloa, particularly around Culiacán and parts of Mazatlán outside main tourist zones.

Exercise increased caution in Mexico because violence linked to drug cartels affects some states, while street crime, armed robbery and vehicle theft are widespread. Travel only when absolutely necessary to the listed states, although increased caution is sufficient in specified tourist destinations and at Ciudad Juárez. Armed robberies and thefts are frequent in Mexico City's historic centre. Follow local instructions during hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Exercise great caution throughout Mexico because theft, robbery and assault are widespread, while kidnapping and cartel violence also occur. Be especially careful in states bordering the United States and Sinaloa, Guerrero, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima, Nayarít, Estado de México, Veracruz, Morelos and Chiapas, where clashes can cause crossfire or roadblocks. Avoid secluded places after dark, secure valuables, do not resist robbers, and watch for earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, storms, floods and landslides.

Travel to Mexico with heightened caution because security varies by state and organized crime is a major risk. Visit Sinaloa, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Tamaulipas, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guerrero, Nuevo León, Guanajuato and Zacatecas only with heightened caution, while guarding against property crime, scams and opportunistic robbery in tourist areas. Terrorism is also a risk, and destructive hurricanes can threaten life. Follow official warnings and instructions, and use recommended taxis.

Exercise a high degree of caution when travelling to Mexico because crime and violence are widespread and can affect foreigners, including tourists in tourist areas. Follow local authorities' guidance, research your destination carefully and take precautions throughout the country. Carry immigration documents, comply with the permitted stay, and consider comprehensive medical insurance because facilities may require payment before treatment.

Exercise increased caution in Mexico due to terrorism, crime and kidnapping; homicide, carjacking, sexual assault and robbery occur. In high-risk areas, follow government employee restrictions: avoid intercity travel after dark, use dispatched taxis from regulated stands, avoid going alone in remote areas, and avoid driving between Mexican border cities and the interior. Because ignoring instructions can be fatal, comply with checkpoints; remote and rural areas have limited emergency services.

Exercise caution in Mexico. Quintana Roo, Yucatan and Mexico City are generally safe, but other states have violence and insecurity linked to organised crime, and nonessential travel is discouraged in some areas. Take extra care on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts during hurricane season because storms can cause flooding, landslides, power outages and transport disruption. Ensure measles vaccination is current unless you previously had measles, and vaccinate unvaccinated infants early.

Germany advises normal precautions for Mexico.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for Mexico.

No advisory is in force for Mexico. Guard against robbery: avoid carrying cash or jewellery, do not resist, use official taxis, and choose reputable operators and guides. Carry identification and do not accept packages from strangers; drug offences carry heavy penalties. Insect-borne diseases, including malaria, dengue, chikungunya and Zika, occur in certain areas; prepare for earthquakes and follow local advice during the June-to-November hurricane season.